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doi: 10.1159/000500658
pmid: 31315108
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Several otologic conditions can present with fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, including Ménière’s disease, autoimmune inner ear disease, and enlarged vestibular aqueduct. Although these 3 etiologies vary greatly, distinguishing between these conditions at initial presentation can be challenging. Furthermore, initial treatment of these conditions is often similar. In this review, we discuss historical and current perspectives on diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. <b><i>Summary:</i></b> A literature search was performed regarding fluctuating hearing loss, and current treatment of these etiologies of fluctuating hearing loss was summarized. Immediate measures at the onset of acute hearing loss include corticosteroid therapy, while preventative and chronic therapies, which can limit disease severity and frequency, vary based on the specific condition treated. <b><i>Key Messages:</i></b> Fluctuating hearing loss can represent a range of pathologies, but the precise etiology may not be clear at initial presentation. Timely treatment and long-term follow-up, along with appropriate diagnostics, are necessary to optimize long-term hearing.
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Tests, Humans, Endolymphatic Hydrops, Meniere Disease
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Hearing Tests, Humans, Endolymphatic Hydrops, Meniere Disease
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